The NRL Round 18 teams have been revealed.
The Bulldogs have made big changes to their backline ahead of Friday night’s clash with Manly, with Marcelo Montoya, Kerrod Holland and Kieran Foran all missing. Jayden Okunbor has been recalled to the wing, with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Reimis Smith forming a centres pairing and Jake Averillo moving to five-eighth.
The Dragons have also rolled the changes ahead of their clash with Canberra, handing Cody Ramsey his NRL debut on the wing, while Paul Vaughan will form a new-look front row with Kaide Ellis.
Elsewhere, Newcastle will be without Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell Barnett for their date with the Roosters.
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Thursday, 7:50pm at Bankwest Stadium
Tigers
1. Moses Mbye, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Joseph Leilua, 4. Adam Doueihi, 5. Asu Kepaoa, 6. Benji Marshall, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. Josh Aloiai, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Thomas Mikaele, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Alex Twal
Bench/Reserves: 14. Matthew Eisenhuth, 15. Elijah Taylor, 16. Jacob Liddle, 17. Sam McIntyre, 18. Chris Lawrence, 19. Tommy Talau, 20. Josh Reynolds, 21. Russell Packer
Rabbitohs
1. Corey Allan, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Campbell Graham, 4. Steven Marsters, 5. Dane Gagai, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Liam Knight, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Tom Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Bayley Sironen, 13. Cameron Murray
Bench/Reserves: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Jed Cartwright, 16. Patrick Mago, 17. Keaon Koloamatangi, 18. Jaxson Paulo, 19. Ky Rodwell, 20. Troy Dargan, 21. Cory Denniss
Friday, 6pm at ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
1. Will Hopoate, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 5. Jayden Okunbor, 6. Jake Averillo, 7. Lachlan Lewis, 8. Ofahiki Ogden, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Aiden Tolman, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 13. Luke Thompson
Bench/Reserves: 14. Brandon Wakeham, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Matt Doorey, 17. Sauaso Sue, 19. Dean Britt, 20. Tuipulotu Katoa, 21. Tim Lafai, 22. Chris Smith
Sea Eagles
1. Tevita Funa, 2. Albert Hopoate, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Morgan Harper, 5. Abbas Miski, 6. Cade Cust, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Danny Levi, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Jack Gosiewski, 12. Curtis Sironen, 13. Jake Trbojevic
Bench/Reserves: 14. Lachlan Croker, 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Taniela Paseka, 18. Haumole Olakau’atu, 19. Luke Metcalf, 20. Morgan Boyle, 21. Ben Trbojevic
Friday, 7:55pm at Panthers Stadium
Panthers
1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Brent Naden, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Villame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tyrone May, 15. Spencer Leniu, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Zane Tetevano, 18. Mitch Kenny, 19. Kurt Capewell, 20. Matt Burton, 21. Charlie Staines
Eels
1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Jai Field, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Nathan Brown
Bench/Reserves: 14. Ray Stone, 15. Andrew Davey, 16. Kane Evans, 17. Oregon Kaufusi, 18. Haze Dunster, 19. Stefano Utoikamanu, 20. Will Smith, 21. Samuel Hughes
Saturday, 3pm at WIN Stadium
Dragons
1. Matt Dufty, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Euan Aitken, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Cody Ramsey, 6. Corey Norman, 7. Adam Clune, 8. Kaide Ellis, 9. Ben Hunt, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Jacob Host, 13. Cameron McInnes
Bench/Reserves: 14. Billy Brittain, 15. Josh Kerr, 16. Blake Lawrie, 17. Jackson Ford, 18. Eddie Blacker, 19. Tyrell Fuimaono, 20. Brayden Williame, 21. Max Feagai
Raiders
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Semi Valemei, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Jordan Rapana, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Tom Starling, 10. Ryan Sutton, 11. John Bateman, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Joseph Tapine
Bench/Reserves: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Dunamis Lui, 16. Hudson Young, 17. Corey Harawira-Naera, 18. Sam Williams, 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Matthew Timoko, 21. Iosia Soliola
Saturday, 5:30pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans
1. AJ Brimson, 2. Anthony Don, 3. Beau Fermor, 4. Young Tonumaipea, 5. Corey Thompson, 6. Ashley Taylor, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Moeaki Fotuaika, 11. Sam Stone, 12. Keegan Hipgrave, 13. Tyrone Peachey
Bench/Reserves: 14. Erin Clark, 15. Jai Whitbread, 16. Jai Arrow, 17. Sam Lisone, 18. Tanah Boyd, 19. Treymain Spry, 20. Darius Farmer, 21. Nathan Peats
Broncos
1. Darius Boyd, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Richard Kennar, 6. Sean O’Sullivan, 7. Tom Dearden, 8. Rhys Kennedy, 9. Isaac Luke, 10. Payne Haas, 11. David Fifita, 12. Alex Glenn, 13. Patrick Carrigan
Bench/Reserves: 14. Cory Paix, 15. Ben Te’o, 16. Xavier Coates, 17. Joe Ofahengaue, 18. Jesse Arthars, 19. Ethan Bullemor, 20. Brodie Croft, 21. Pride Petterson-Robati
Saturday, 7:35pm at SCG
Roosters
1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho, 11. Boyd Cordner, 12. Sitili Tupouniua, 13. Isaac Liu
Bench/Reserves: 14. Nat Butcher, 15. Lindsay Collins, 16. Angus Crichton, 17. Sonny Bill Williams, 18. Poasa Faamausili, 19. Michell Aubusson, 20. Freddy Lussick, 21. Ryan Hall
Knights
1. Tex Hoy, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki, 5. Starford To’a, 6. Mason Lino, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Kurt Mann, 10. Jacob Saifiti, 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 12. Aidan Guerra, 13. Herman Ese’se
Bench/Reserves: 14. Phoenix Crossland, 15. Daniel Saifiti, 16. Josh King, 17. Brodie Jones, 18. Sione Mata’utia, 19. Pasami Saulo, 20. Tautau Moga, 21. Chris Randall
Sunday, 4:05pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Storm
1. Nicho Hynes, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Brenko Lee, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenneath Bromwich, 13. Tino Faasuamaleaui
Bench/Reserves: 14. Ryley Jacks, 15. Darryn Schonig, 16. Albert Vete, 17. Isaac Lumelume, 18. Tom Eisenhuth, 19. Sandor Earl, 20. Tui Kamikamica, 21. Max King
Cowboys
1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Reuben Cotter, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Gavin Cooper, 12. Mitchell Dunn, 13. Josh McGuire
Bench/Reserves: 14. Daejarn Asi, 15. John Asiata, 16. Tom Gilbert, 17. Corey Jensen, 18. Shane Wright, 19. Jake Graville, 20. Ben Hampton, 21. Peter Hola
Sunday, 6:30pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Sharks
1. Will Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Dugan, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Connor Tracey, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Siosifa Talakai, 13. Toby Rudolf
Bench/Reserves: 14. Teig Wilton, 15. Jack Williams, 16. Andrew Fifita, 17. Royce Hunt, 18. Scott Sorensen, 19. Bryson Goodwin, 20. Braydon Trindall, 21. Billy Magoulias
Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2. Adam Pompey, 3. Hayze Perham, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. George Jennings, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 9. Karl Lawton, 10. Isaiah Papali’i, 11. Jack Murchie, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Jazz Tevaga
Bench/Reserves: 14. Wayde Egan, 15. Adam Blair, 16. Daniel Alvaro, 17. Lachlan Burr, 18. Josh Curran, 20. Paul Turner, 21. Tom Ale, 22. Gerard Beale
All times AEST (Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne).
andrew
Roar Rookie
Young has been indoctrinated by McGregor's bad coaching,hence no changes. As for Ravalawa, he'd have to be injured, surely Young couldn't have dropped him,what a joke if he wasn't injured.
Adam Bagnall
Roar Guru
There were no mass changes for the Dragons. This is straight out of Mary's playbook, promising change but dropping a winger. Rava has been carrying a knee injury most of the year so he has been rested
Tony
Roar Guru
Well, I guess he should take it. He's certainly not getting any love at the Dragons. He's 22 now so probably should have had more than 5 NRL games by now.
Nat
Roar Rookie
He can take a hit from Chad. JWH's head is more intimidating.
Nat
Roar Rookie
I'll see your Dogs v Eagles festival and raise you Broncos v Titans... I'll watch but it'll be distorted through the bottom of a schooner.
Nat
Roar Rookie
Could be a little both ways. Listening to Dell on radio, while he doesn't come out and say it directly, it does sound like there's an opportunity elsewhere for the young fella.
Greg
Roar Pro
Can't answer the Sailor question but playing Brittain does make me wonder if there is truth to Hunt being shopped around to other clubs.
Rob
Guest
Find the timing of Newcastle resting players odd. The Roosters could run up a score on them and I can't imagine that's a good thing for the side a few weeks out from the finals.
andrew
Roar Rookie
The sooner 2020 ends for Saints the better. We can look forward to Griffin stamping his mark on the team. As for Tristan Sailor, better ask Wendell, he'll give you a straight answer.
Tony
Roar Guru
That's a big call Duncan. I loved watching Bai.
Tony
Roar Guru
Have you even bought a ticket?
Tony
Roar Guru
You can't have too many hookers DP. I'm surprised they're only going with 3! Surely Ravalawa is injured? He couldn't be dropped. The continued absence of little Dell makes me think that they won't be re-signing him for next year.
Duncan Smith
Roar Guru
I don't agree. The occasional brain explosion, sure. But Fox and Suli are the best wingers we've ever had - better than Bai, Folau, Koribete, etc.
Trevor Whitton
Roar Rookie
Not a fan of Suli at all - a loose cannon with abysmal judgement in both defence and attack (too many bewildering brain explosions). Lumelume has been a breath of fresh air and I'd much rather see him on the wing.
Joe
Roar Rookie
Suli and Nelson in Paps and Welch out....not sure if the team is stronger or weaker than last week.
Landcruiser79
Guest
I see Newcastle on the end of a 30 to 40 pointer this weekend .
Duncan Smith
Roar Guru
Good to see Suli and Nelson are back for the Storm. Didn't know Paps was injured.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Bulldogs and Sea Eagles. Oh the shame: for the honour of the reputations of such great sides that have played for both clubs. Still no Turbo, but Jurbo, and younger brother Burbo on the bench. Maybe an interesting battle of the Hopoate brothers. Maybe an interesting game. Maybe I’ll win Powerball.
Joe
Roar Rookie
Hopefully we get to see a foot race between JAC and the Hammer, two absolute speed merchants!
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Will someone ‘in the know’ please explain why Sailor is on the ‘outer’? Did he run over Young’s cat or something? Billy B is a hooker and there are two others on the field, both playing well. Sailor can play 5/8, there is one other who isn’t playing well. Both Billy and Sailor are unsigned for 2021, so why is Young pushing Billy B’s chances and leaving Sailor out in the cold?? And Rava is axed for Cody??